Good morning, Fargo.

Fargo's winter warming operation started on Nov.

24th and each night nearly 50 adults have used it for a warm place when shelters are full. The City of Fargo and Fargo Cass Public Health will move the service to a new spot at 2001 1st Avenue North—transition dates have not been set.

Harry’s Steakhouse opened its second location in West Fargo last week—replicating the 1940s style of its Grand Forks restaurant that opened in 2021—and the new venue offers both reservations and limited walk-in seating as general manager Matt Walkowiak advised.

NDSU professor John Cox received a prestigious publication grant from the Serbian Ministry of Culture for his translation of 'The Children of Neverville'—his fourth such award that shows the novel's significance in Serbia.

He said his work will bring the book's social themes and quality to English readers and enhance NDSU's international reach.

NDSU will host Jeremy Straub (associate professor of computer science) for a public talk on the regulation of artificial intelligence on Friday, Dec.

5, from 10 to 11 a.m. The event will include a 40-minute presentation with audience questions followed by refreshments in the Challey School of Music Atrium.

NDSU is waiving application fees for all non-degree graduate applicants until Dec.

15 – letting anyone with a bachelor’s degree enroll in graduate-level courses without paying an upfront fee; the fee is removed automatically within one to two days once the application is started.

Fargo petition organizer Robin Nelson said polls show 80-percent support for a measure that would provide free school meals to all public school students and aims to collect 40,000 signatures to put the issue on the November 2026 ballot.

The proposed measure, which will use tax funds and legacy earnings if needed, would be implemented in the 2027-28 school year and will not affect federal funding.

NDSU assistant professor Syeed Iskander’s microplastics study is featured in Time magazine, showing that plastic cutting boards leave tiny particles on carrots after chopping.

The 2023 study found that consumers may be exposed to millions of particles annually — prompting calls for further research to better assess health risks.

Fargo Public Works is clearing downtown’s north/south streets starting this evening and continuing overnight—residents must move vehicles from no-parking areas by 2 a.m. so crews have room to work.

Local health officials say fewer teens are vaping in Clay and Cass counties—Clay County schools report a drop to about 7% and data from Cass County shows a fall from 33% in 2019 to 18% in 2023—while experts warn that vaping still poses serious lung health risks.

NDSU head football coach Tim Polasek was named Missouri Valley Coach of the Year on Monday after leading the Bison to a 12-0 record and a conference championship.

He will coach his team in the second round of the FCS playoffs against Illinois State on Saturday at 12 p.m. at Gate City Bank Field in the FargoDome.

Stained Glass Mosaic Gnome Workshop

6-7:30 p.m. — Unglued Craftatorium at Brewhalla — Ticket required — Create your own stained glass mosaic gnome in this hands-on workshop.

Dustin Lynch & Scotty McCreery - Two for the Road Tour

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Scheels Arena — Ticket details on the event page — Multi-Platinum artists team up for an unforgettable night of country music.

Jingle Bell Run Fargo

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Courts Plus Community Fitness — Registration fee required — Celebrate the season with a festive charity run in holiday attire.

Fargo Force vs Sioux City Musketeers

6:05-7:35 p.m. — Scheels Arena — Cost varies — Catch the thrilling hockey matchup between the Fargo Force and Sioux City Musketeers.

Fargo Force vs Sioux Falls Stampede

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Scheels Arena — Check FloHockey to catch the game live or on-demand with your subscription.

Sugar Plum Fairy Dance Camp

2-4 p.m. — Gasper's School of Dance — Cost varies — Celebrate the holidays with festive dance, crafts, and a special guest appearance from the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Needle Felted Yeti Workshop

4-6 p.m. — Unglued Craftatorium at Brewhalla — Ticket required — Create a charming needle-felted Santa gnome while learning the art of felting.

The Classic Nutcracker

7 p.m. — Fargo Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of this beloved holiday classic brought to life on stage.

Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome’s Have Yourself a Funky Little Christmas!

Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome’s Have Yourself a Funky Little Christmas! returns to the Sanctuary Events Center on Friday, December 19 — a beloved Fargo holiday tradition powered by their iconic 12-piece horn band and festive, feel-good classics. If you can't make it to Friday, don't worry; they bring the groove back for a second night on Saturday, December 20.

Christmas Pop-up Painting Party

6-9 PM — THE ART BAR — Pre-registration required — Paint an adorable 'Christmas Highland Cow' with a community group on a 16x20 canvas.